LA MIRADA, Calif. — The No. 7 UC Davis men's water polo team took down Biola University, 16-8, Friday afternoon at La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center.

"We weren't at our best today against Biola but we emerged victorious," head coach Daniel Leyson said. "We will need to do much better against UCLA tomorrow."

With their third consecutive win, the Aggies improve to 5-0 in Western Water Polo Association play and 12-6 overall on the season. UC Davis holds now a 3-0 record all-time over Biola.
 
Redshirt sophomore utility Tyler Mrkaich carried the torch offensively for the Aggies, netting a game-high four goals on nine shots, including his fourth hat trick of the season. Redshirt junior attacker Logan Anderson also tallied his second hat trick of the season.
 
Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Sam Monette made his second start of the season, collecting seven saves on the day.
 
The Aggies got off to a strong start, scoring four goals in the opening frame while allowing just one.
 
Mrkaich completed his hat trick in the second quarter in which the Aggies scored four more times. In addition to Mrkaich's two goals in the period, redshirt junior attacker Max Stryker and redshirt junior central defender Aaron Voggenthaler collected tallies as well, extending the UC Davis lead to 8-3.
 
The Eagles attempted to come back on their senior day with some momentum in the third and fourth quarters, but the Aggies stayed composed and completed the victory by a score of 16-8.
 
The Aggies have a quick turnaround as they face No. 1 UCLA Saturday at 1 pm PT.